1979 Peterbilt 310 Recalls

All 1979 Peterbilt 310 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

December 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Recall Date
December 12th, 1979
Units Effected
300
NHTSA Campaign Number: 79V216000
Manufacturer: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: May 1st, 1978
Manufactured End Date: August 1st, 1979
Date of Owner Notification: November 15th, 1979

Defect Summary:
DUE TO DEFECTIVE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF SLACK ADJUSTER DAMAGE. THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE ON THE REAR WHEEL END.

Corrective Summary:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REVERSE THE INSTALLATION OF THE MIDLAND SLACK ADJUSTER OR INSTALL A BENDIX SLACK ADJUSTER AS FOUND NECESSARY.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; SLACK ADJUSTER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Recall Comments

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